Question
How should I interpret the newborn’s bilirubin test report? Why does the newborn’s jaundice not seem to be going away? From the test report, is the condition severe? Is it pathological jaundice? Are the medications prescribed suitable for treatment? I’ve taken the same medication before, but the jaundice hasn’t receded, and now new symptoms have appeared…
Answer
Newborn jaundice can be classified as physiological or pathological. If a newborn’s jaundice appears more than 3 days after birth and has not disappeared after 2 weeks, it may be pathological jaundice. Based on your description, your baby might have breastfeeding jaundice. Guidance: Breastfeeding jaundice usually appears 3-8 days after birth, reaches its peak between 1-3 weeks, and disappears between 6-12 weeks. If the baby stops breastfeeding for 3-5 days, the jaundice becomes significantly lighter or disappears, which can largely confirm the diagnosis of breastfeeding jaundice. For babies with breastfeeding jaundice, there is no need to stop breastfeeding. Currently, it is recommended that you discontinue other medications and temporarily continue taking the two-strain Lactobacillus granules. This is the suggestion for the question “Help me look at the bilirubin test report.” I hope it is helpful to you, and wish you health!